Bhubaneswar: The Central Water Commission (CWC) has constituted a technical committee to examine and analyse data submitted by Odisha and Chhattisgarh as efforts continue to find an amicable solution to the long-standing dispute over sharing of Mahanadi river water, Odisha Advocate General Pitambar Acharya said.
The committee is undertaking a technical assessment of the information furnished by both states concerning their water requirements, demands and other related issues, Acharya said.
Both Odisha and Chhattisgarh have submitted detailed data to the CWC outlining their respective requirements and claims relating to the Mahanadi river. The technical scrutiny is expected to provide an objective assessment of the issues involved in the water-sharing dispute.
The development comes ahead of the next hearing of the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal, scheduled for September 17.
Acharya said the proceedings of the tribunal are being closely monitored as both states continue to present their respective positions on the dispute.
He expressed hope that a solution could emerge through constructive discussions and a forward-looking approach by the Chief Ministers of Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
“Discussions and mutual understanding would go a long way” in paving the way for resolving the long-pending Mahanadi water-sharing issue, Acharya said.
The Mahanadi water dispute has remained a contentious issue between the neighbouring states, with both sides maintaining their respective claims over the river’s water resources.
